Why We Did It by Tim Miller | It’s no secret that I am a political junkie, and one of my heroes is this author, the former campaign chair for Jeb Bush. Miller takes a deep dive into what happened to the political party he loves from 2016 to 2021. Is this book for everyone? Nope. But it’s for you if, like me, you want to see how sausage is made.
Slenderman by Kathleen Hale
This is the true story of two mentally ill girls who attempted to kill their friend because of the fictional character Slenderman. The actual crime is just a small portion of the book, which is an interesting examination of how we often ignore red flags in young adolescents who are struggling with their mental health. Even once those struggles are identified, treatment is often lacking.
Everything We Didn’t Say by Nicole Bart
Thirteen years is a long time to leave your child behind with just an occasional visit, but that’s what Juniper did. In this novel, which often feels like a whodunit, two families’ lives are woven together and horribly linked by a crime. With lots of twists and turns, it was hard to put down.
Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life by Sutton Foster
If the author’s name sounds familiar it’s probably because you’ve seen her on Broadway or the TV show Younger. In my quest to read different books, I picked this one up. Sutton was born into a crafting family and picked it up at an early age. In the book, we crochet our way through stories of her childhood, career and divorce.